🥾 ActiveWeekend · from Salt Lake City, UT

Red Rocks, Desert Hikes & Starlight

Explore otherworldly desert landscapes and iconic red rock formations while chasing desert sunsets and starlit nights.

Day 1 — Goblin Valley State ParkDay 2 — Arches National Park
Day 1 — Goblin Valley State Park

Day 1 — Goblin Valley State Park

🚗 4 hr 31 min driving📍 5 stops
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Morning
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Drive
Salt Lake City, UT → Goblin Valley State Park
3 hr 36 min8:00 AM → 11:36 AM
Goblin Valley State Park
Goblin Valley State Park
★ 4.8
Explore a otherworldly landscape of thousands of whimsical hoodoos and mushroom-shaped rock formations that feel like you've stepped onto an alien planet.
11:36 AM📍 See location
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Lunch
🍽️ Lunch12:36 PM
Stan's Burger Shak
Stan's Burger Shak
A well-rated local hamburger restaurant — one of the best dining options near your destination.
★ 4.6Hamburger Restaurant📍 Maps →
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Afternoon
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Drive
Goblin Valley State Park → Little Wildhorse Canyon & Bell Canyon Trailhead
12 min1:36 PM → 1:48 PM
Little Wildhorse Canyon & Bell Canyon Trailhead
Little Wildhorse Canyon & Bell Canyon Trailhead
★ 4.9
Hike through stunning slot canyon narrows with striped red and cream-colored walls, then climb Bell Canyon's slickrock switchbacks for panoramic desert vistas. This 8-mile loop combines intimate canyon passages with expansive high-country views.
1:48 PM📍 See location
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Evening
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Drive
Little Wildhorse Canyon & Bell Canyon Trailhead → Outlaw's Roost
43 min5:00 PM → 5:43 PM
🍽️ Dinner5:43 PM
Outlaw's Roost
Outlaw's Roost
Discover the hidden historical hideout of outlaws nestled in remote canyons, offering rugged exploration and authentic Wild West adventure.
★ 4.9Restaurant📍 Maps →
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Muddy Creek Mining Company
Rated 4.9★ (726 reviews) — a well-rated base for your night near Goblin Valley State Park.
Day 2 — Arches National Park

Day 2 — Arches National Park

🚗 2 hr 39 min driving📍 5 stops
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Morning
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Drive
Goblin Valley State Park → Arches National Park
1 hr 54 min8:00 AM → 9:54 AM
Arches National Park
Arches National Park
★ 4.8
Marvel at over 2,000 natural stone arches set against striking red rock landscapes, including the iconic Delicate Arch that defines Utah's beauty.
9:54 AM📍 See location
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Lunch
🍽️ Lunch10:54 AM
Moab Diner
Moab Diner
A well-rated local diner — one of the best dining options near your destination.
★ 4.5Diner📍 Maps →
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Afternoon
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Drive
Arches National Park → Devil's Garden Trail
8 min12:00 PM → 12:08 PM
Devil's Garden Trail
Devil's Garden Trail
★ 4.9
Traverse an otherworldly landscape of twisted hoodoos and natural arches, navigating slickrock fins and colorful badlands formations. The trail rewards hikers with sweeping views of the Henry Mountains and San Rafael Swell at multiple scenic overlooks.
12:08 PM📍 See location
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Evening
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Drive
Devil's Garden Trail → Trailhead Public House and Eatery
37 min5:00 PM → 5:37 PM
🍽️ Dinner5:37 PM
Trailhead Public House and Eatery
Trailhead Public House and Eatery
Refuel after your adventure with craft beers and farm-to-table cuisine in Moab's most welcoming gathering spot for outdoor enthusiasts.
★ 4.5Restaurant📍 Maps →
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Consider staying overnight
The drive home from Arches National Park is 4h 3m — consider staying overnight and driving back in the morning.
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